Marc_B

Just to add another M20K variation...97 Encore POH recommends 1700 RPM for run-up. Marc.

Thought I'd share this if others were interested. Just learned that Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) puts out an airport directory for the state and offers copies for free as well as electronic copy downloaded from their website. This has great information regarding flight training practice areas, mountain flying information, information regarding many of the mountain passes and local airport info. I'd definitely check it out for anyone flying into CO. https://www.codot.gov/programs/aeronautics Marc. CDOT Airport Directory.pdf

When I read this my brain interpreted barn + pandemonium! Sounds like a Mooney rave! Ha ha. Sounds like a fun adventure regardless!

Just wondering if any of you knew the history of the rear seat hinge change from the 252 to the Encore rear seat. Seems that with the 252 the Seat Cover Panel was hard mounted but actually covered the entire seat well. On my Encore the seat cover panel hinge has three "slots" that you can slide the hinge mechanism into (not sure why you'd need 3 or if this assists reclining?), but the Seat Cover Panel does NOT cover the seat well and leaves about 3" of a slot exposed. Long fore slot used for rear seat back, shorter most aft slot used to keep seat panel flush when seat removed...But why 3 slots and why not completely covered seat well? Am I missing something? The weights I got for the seats removed were: 18.6 lbs total, average of 9.3 lbs/seat. This did not include the Seat Cover Panels left in the aircraft. (3.46 lbs bottom A, 3.52 lbs bottom B, 5.79 lbs seat back A, 5.83 lbs seat back Marc.

Old thread updated for those who use search function...info from Mooney regarding POH binder replacement. Thanks for the inquiry – The Older “Blue” Binders with Gold silkscreen are no long used – Currently we use 2 types 1 is a Clear Vue Binders from an office supply store (Quill P/N 901-585857) The other is a Leather Binder with an embossed Mooney Logo, the part number is POH-LEATHER BINDER and can be priced and purchased through our Authorized Mooney Service Centers.

Late entry with info from Mooney: "Thanks for the inquiry – The Older “Blue” Binders with Gold silkscreen are no long used – Currently we use 2 types 1 is a Clear Vue Binders from an office supply store (Quill P/N 901-585857) The other is a Leather Binder with an embossed Mooney Logo, the part number is POH-LEATHER BINDER and can be priced and purchased through our Authorized Mooney Service Centers." ...in case anyone is looking for a proper size/pn to order online sight unseen.

Just curious…is there a book out there or a website showing all the factory paint schemes for the Mooneys through the years? It would be interesting to see what colors and schemes Mooney offered. marc.

My first thought was the compass. There's a flip up window on the top of my compass housing where you put a lightbulb that can easily get flipped up and the spring eject the bulb. I've had to replace mine before...GE 327 28 V, but I think the 330 is the 14V equivalent. Marc.

Does anyone have a recommendation for CFII in Northern CO? I'm working with G500, GTN750/650, with KFC 150. I'll be taking Instrument written exam early August and the instructor that I worked with in the past for BFR is pretty packed for August (out 4-6 wks)... I'm based out of Greeley (KGXY). Also, any thoughts on better option for training/retention: instruction scheduled routinely throughout a period of time (i.e. over 4-6 wks) vs. try to make a block of time and do it all accelerated (i.e. over a week)? Thanks for the info! Marc.

@midlifeflyer I’m actually having breakfast at Barnstormers as I type. Greeley is Greeley. Feed lot just east of the airport. As my dad always said, “Smells like money.” Ha ha @carusoam I figured (maybe incorrectly) that airport identifier would be more specific than looking for a hangar near Fort Collins. Too bad 3V5 Fort Collins Airpark isn’t still open! Listing edited to clarify. marc.

Does anyone have information regarding how EI magnetic fuel senders compare to CiES? Looking for comparison with accuracy, durability/longevity, and install issues/costs. I can’t seem to find much regarding EI. thanks, marc.

Currently hangared at GXY (in Greeley) but would like to eventually get to FNL (Fort Collins/Loveland) long term (much closer to house). If any of you have leads on an open hangar please let me know. Currently they only have openings for $500K commercial condo hangars being built and the T-hangar wait list looks to be closed for some time. (MODS: if this forum was only for listing hangars for sale, feel free to delete) Thanks, Marc.

So this happened today! Working with @donkayefor instruction and some great help from @gsxrpilot to make sure this was a good Mooney for me. Can’t wait to get her back to Colorado and start some amazing adventures. Strike that…the adventure started months ago and hit warp speed over the past week. Thanks for all the indirect help Mooneyspace has been feeding me for the past 4 months. Looking forward to jumping in with both feet into one of my favorite planes! marc.

New member. Just got back into flying after an eight year hiatus. Trying to convince some friends to join me on a plane, but secretly making plans to find a Mooney of my own! MS is a great repository of info! Kudos to all the great minds contributing. Soakin it in and building a road map! marc.